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AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Majesty, Tokaido, Plancon, and more

The Google Pixel 9a pre-order includes a complimentary credit offer. The Google Play Store has various deals for Android users, including discounts on the wireless Google Nest Video Doorbell and the Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet. Samsung's 2025 3D and OLED Odyssey monitors are also available with free credit offers. "Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom" is an Android game where players manage a kingdom without directly controlling citizens, who act independently and require rewards to follow commands.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Blue Prince is currently the best-reviewed game of 2025

Blue Prince is a highly acclaimed puzzle game, described by Chris Livingston as a creation of "incredible craftsmanship and elegance." It is a run-based room drafter that has captivated players and critics, currently holding the title of the highest-rated game of 2025, surpassing major releases like Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Assassin's Creed Shadows. The game emphasizes knowledge accumulation for progress, with players mastering room placement strategies and uncovering narrative notes. Critics, including Oscar Taylor-Kent and Christian Donlan, praise its ability to weave compelling mysteries and explore relationships with spaces. Tom Marks compares it to celebrated titles like Return of the Obra Dinn and Outer Wilds, highlighting its rich narrative and patient delivery of lore.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Meta brings Teen accounts to Facebook and Messenger

Meta is expanding its “Teen Accounts” initiative to include Facebook and Messenger, which were initially introduced on Instagram. This feature automatically implements privacy settings, content restrictions, and parental controls for users under 18. The initial rollout targets users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, with plans for global availability. Teen Accounts aim to reduce exposure to harmful content and enhance parental oversight by limiting interactions to friends or previously contacted users. Meta reports that 54 million teens worldwide have adopted Teen Accounts on Instagram, with 97% of teens aged 13-15 opting to retain their built-in protections. A study showed that 94% of parents found Teen Accounts helpful, and 85% believed they fostered a positive online experience. Additional protections for teens under 16 on Instagram include requiring parental approval for live broadcasts and disabling nudity protection. Meta has also introduced features to encourage breaks from device usage, such as daily reminders and the activation of “Quiet Mode” at night.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Meta deploys teen safety features to Facebook, Messenger

Meta is expanding its Teen Accounts initiative to include Facebook and Messenger, enhancing safety measures for young users in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, with plans to reach more regions soon. The Teen Accounts feature, launched on Instagram, provides a secure environment for adolescents, limiting their exposure to inappropriate content and interactions. Users under 16 will be restricted from messages from unknown individuals, and only friends can view and respond to their stories. Teens will receive reminders to take breaks after one hour of use and will enter "Quiet mode" at night. Parental consent is required for users under 16 to modify safety settings, go live on Instagram, or disable nudity blurring in direct messages. Since its launch, over 54 million teens have used Teen Accounts, with 97% of users aged 13 to 15 keeping these protections active. Research shows 94% of parents find the initiative helpful, and 85% believe it creates positive experiences for their teens. The expansion reflects Meta's response to regulatory scrutiny and its commitment to providing safer experiences for younger users.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

After Instagram, Teen Accounts now available on Facebook and Messenger

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger to create a safer online environment for younger users by limiting exposure to inappropriate content. The feature is currently being rolled out in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, with plans for expansion to more regions. This initiative follows the introduction of Teen Accounts on Instagram last year in response to scrutiny from US lawmakers about protective measures for adolescents.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: The House of Da Vinci 3, Teslagrad, Dungeons of Dreadrock 2, more

Samsung has launched its 2024 QLED smart TV lineup, allowing consumers to save up to ,250. Discounts are also available on Samsung’s LTE Galaxy Watch FE, Razer’s Kishi V2 Android gamepad, and CMF Buds from Nothing. Notable Android app deals include the game Teslagrad, a 2D puzzle-platformer where players use electromagnetic powers to navigate challenges in the Kingdom of Elektropia. Teslagrad has sold over 1.6 million copies on PC and has been adapted for mobile devices.

BetaBeacon

April 3, 2025

Epic’s latest free Android game will have you defending your magical kingdom

The game Doodle Kingdom: Medieval is now available for free on the Epic Games Store mobile app.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

The BAFTAs declares Shenmue and a game that came out 2 months ago more influential than Tetris and expects us to all just go along with that

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) invited the gaming community to vote for the most influential video game of all time. The results named Yu Suzuki's 1999 Dreamcast title, Shenmue, as the most influential game, praised for pioneering open-world gameplay and popularizing Quick Time Events (QTEs). The subsequent rankings included Doom in second place, Super Mario Bros in third, Half-Life in fourth, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Minecraft in fifth and sixth, respectively. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was ranked seventh, despite being a recent release. The voting process raised questions about the interpretation of "most influential," as some voters seemed to equate it with personal enjoyment, leading to unexpected results. The full list of the BAFTA's most influential games includes: 1. Shenmue 2. Doom 3. Super Mario Bros 4. Half-Life 5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 6. Minecraft 7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 8. Super Mario 64 9. Half-Life 2 10. The Sims 11. Tetris 12. Tomb Raider 13. Pong 14. Metal Gear Solid 15. World of Warcraft 16. Baldur's Gate 3 17. Final Fantasy VII 18. Dark Souls 19. Grand Theft Auto 3 20. Skyrim 21. Grand Theft Auto

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Best April 2025 games releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC

- The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025. - South of Midnight will launch on Xbox and PC on April 8, 2025. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on April 24, 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be available on PS5, PC, and as a digital version for PS4 on April 25, 2025. - Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PS5 on April 29, 2025.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

Is McDonald’s holding out on ‘Minecraft’ Happy Meals? See the items the US may not get

A McDonald's location in Brooklyn now requires patrons under 20 to present ID or be accompanied by a parent. McDonald's is launching a new Happy Meal in collaboration with "A Minecraft Movie" on April 1, ahead of the film's release on April 4. This collaboration will introduce new desserts in Canada, the UK, and Singapore, including an apple cake McFlurry in the UK, an apple shake in Canada, and a cotton candy McFlurry, sundae, and ice cream cone in Singapore. The 'Minecraft' meal will feature a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets with medium fries and a drink, served with a new Nether Flame Sauce. The themed meal includes twelve Block World toys or six exclusive collectibles that unlock unique skins in the Minecraft Marketplace. Customers can purchase Happy Meal toys separately, and Happy Meals typically include a choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, or McNuggets, fries, apple slices, and a drink. The price of a Happy Meal varies by location. Ohio has 613 McDonald's restaurants, ranking fifth in the nation.